José Antonio

José, 51, is married and has five children. He has worked growing basic grains since he was 10-years-old; his father taught him this activity. To acquire his supplies he drives an ox-pulled cart four kilometers to the place where he buys what he needs for his crops.

The loan is to buy 8 sacks of manure, herbicide and to pay labor costs; any funds left over will be used to plant grass for the cattle, to buy grass and to pay labor costs. With this investment he’ll have everything he needs to do his work and earn sufficient income to grow larger quantities of corn and sorghum with the goal of buying a vehicle for work.

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About CrediCampo

This loan is administered by CrediCampo, a Kiva Field Partner in El Salvador. CrediCampo seeks to improve the lives of rural communities and their families in areas including health, education, basic services, and infrastructure. Through its Community Development Unit, CrediCampo provides scholarships, leadership development training, and financial education programs for families in rural areas. CrediCampo’s work is crucial in addressing the issue of poverty in El Salvador. Based on 2009 estimates, 37.8% of the population lives below the poverty line. To learn more about CrediCampo and their work, visit their partner page.